Toolkits
Practical, ready-to-use resources that help researchers, partners, and community members strengthen their work and collaborations.
Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute develops and curates toolkits to make research more accessible, collaborative, and impactful. These resources are designed to guide both researchers and community partners in building strong partnerships, improving recruitment practices, and advancing the science of team-based research.
By offering practical tools and strategies, CTSI helps simplify complex processes and provide step-by-step support where it’s most needed. Whether you’re engaging with communities, planning a study, or fostering cross-disciplinary collaboration, these toolkits are built to move projects forward with confidence.
Explore the toolkits below to find resources that match your role and research needs. Each was developed with input from experts and partners across Penn State and beyond, ensuring the guidance is both practical and relevant.
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Community-Engaged Research (CEnR) Toolkits
CEnR Community Toolkit
Tools and guidance designed to help communities partner effectively in research projects.
CEnR Researcher Toolkit
Practical resources for researchers engaging with communities in meaningful and ethical ways.
Additional Toolkits to Strengthen Your Research
Improving Recruitment Practices
Explore strategies, templates, and best practices to improve participant recruitment and retention in clinical research.
Advancing the Science of Team-Based Research
Access resources that support collaboration across disciplines and enhance team effectiveness in translational science.